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August 20, 2026

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In June 1884, El Paso’s entertainment district centered on the opening of the New Pictorial Theatre, operated by Boyd & Swain, alongside the Pictorial Saloon, Club Room, and Restaurant. The inaugural performance on June 9 drew an unusually large and enthusiastic audience despite railroad washouts…

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